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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: DO I HAVE TO HAVE ATTORNEY FILL OUT I-589 APPLICATION FOR ASYLUM AND FOR WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL.

I WENT TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW

HARLINGEN IMMIGRATION COURT AND WAS GIVEN THIS APPLICATION

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 16, 2023

That’s for you to decide! You are now in removal proceedings being charged with deportation or inadmissibility. If you lose, most foreigners often never get another chance!

It is unclear if you qualify to seek asylum, Convention Against Torture relief, or Withholding. Each have limits,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Illinois on
Q: TN Visa and 1099?

As a Canadian citizen, am I allowed to establish an LLC in the US and get paid via 1099 instead of W-2? I would be in contract with a US-based sponsor for my TN visa of course. Based on what I read, I cannot sponsor myself using an LLC that I establish in the US, but I would not be doing that.

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 13, 2023

If you are employed for more than 183 days, then you are a tax resident. If you are employed in TN status, then you are not an independent contractor, so the W-2 form is the appropriate form, not the 1099.

Creating a company can cause confusion as to whether you are engaged in employment...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Traffic Tickets for North Carolina on
Q: (N400 citizenship) So I got a speeding ticket in 2019 it was reduced to improper equipment, I paid the fine of $250

I mentioned this ticket to my lawyer later on I came to find out he marked yes to question 24 and 25 on part 12 of the application. Which imply being charged and convicted for a criminal offense. I was only given a speeding ticket and a fine. Should I say no to these questions in the interview and... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 13, 2023

If your attorney is not going to the hearing or interview, then you may need another attorney to attend. You’ll need proof that you did not have a traffic offense where there was a fine for more than $500. Let the adjudicator decide whether the answer is yes or no. You were ‘cited’ for a... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: I have NTA and an A-Number. Should I file asylum with immigration court or USCIS first?

I came through US Mexico border. I have issued a Notice to appeal to appear in the court on a certain date. What should I do if my case is not on the immigration court hotline or website at all? Should I send my I 589 to

1. Immigration court or to USCIS first.

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 13, 2023

You must file an asylum application, within one year of entry, where you believe that you have a well founded fear of persecution on account of one of the required causes. Otherwise, you can lose your right to seek asylum and a green card.

You must file with the proper USCIS office, at a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Would you mind helping me out back to USA? few months ago I called the respective offices said warrants were inactive

Could you please help me with the following information here, few months ago I called the respective offices from India, said they were inactive warrants, would you please help me how to process H1B.

I got deported on 30th May 2012, due to immigration law breaks as given, actually I was not... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 11, 2023

This is confusing, because you indicate that you pled guilty, so warrants are not the issue.

If you are inadmissible based upon a deportation order and/or the criminal convictions, then you must seek a waiver of inadmissibility if you may qualify for one. You may also need to file for...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Illinois on
Q: If the IJ closed the case in absentia (no NTA) and I file an appeal with BIA, is it a granted auto-stay of removal?

If the immigration judge closed the case in absentia, the respondent didn't attend because he/she didn't receive any NTA (old address). The respondent is going to file a motion to reopen, but the judge will deny it, and the respondent will file an appeal with the Board of Immigration... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 13, 2023

I agree with my colleague. You must first determine whether you can argue that you did what was necessary to sustain a motion to re-open. Some are disqualified even if they missed their hearing date.

The automatic stay only applies when the motion to re-open awaits review at the Immigration...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: I wish to extend my stay for B2 tourist visa using I-539 form. What plausible reason could I provide for that?

My reasons for this extension is that I wish to stay with my son who is doing PhD here, and support him. I also wish to travel US. I am retired from my job in my home country and have no duties awaiting there. Can you let me know what reason should I provide so that the request is not rejected?... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 3, 2023

A visitor visa is for visiting, not for living and working in the United States. There is a presumption of immigrant intent every time you apply, so seeking a second extension, in addition to remaining in the United States, tends to demonstrate that you don’t want to leave.

If denied,...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Immigration Law for Illinois on
Q: Hello, What happens if I said I was never arrested during an interview with uscis for adjustment of status?

If I was arrested in 2017 (for shoplifting or theft) under someone else's identity (meaning the police did not have my name on the arrest) and my fingerprints were taken at the police station, and the case was judged and expunged, and during my interview with uscis for a green card I confirm... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 1, 2023

If you lie, that is you omit what is considered a material fact, such as an arrest, which turns out to be a conviction as a matter of immigration law, then the adjudicator ought to deny your application. You are inadmissible.

It seems like the adjudicator was giving you a chance. Your...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: unfairly dismissed on H2A visa but found another job

Hi, I was working in the USA on H2A visa. After a month of working and doing everything that was asked of me to do I was called into the managers office and told that im being dismissed and sent home because i was stealing hours from them.

He said that on 3 different days i left early but i... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 1, 2023

More information is needed. When did you depart the United States? Do you know whether criminal charges were actually filed against you?

If a consular official has reason to believe that you are inadmissible, then the new visa can be denied and an approved visa petition may be revoked. It...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Louisiana on
Q: Adjustment of status

I just got an approval for i130 to apply for status adjustment under my spouses green card. We are starting i485 process but, i need to travel back home in 4 months and current advance parole is taking 8-11 months.I have valid f1- student visa for my doctoral degree. Is it better to apply i485 with... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Jul 23, 2023

You must stay if you want to adjust status. You now have immigrant intent for any future admission so advanced parole is mandatory. There may also be other complications with the adjustment. As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: I need to know what visa to use to seek asylum in the US

What visa ought one use to enter the united states?

I have a high-school diploma,therefore I don't qualify for the immigrant visas which require degrees or work experience.

using a non immigration visa would get me charged with visa fraud,or get Me into a lengthy legal... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Jul 18, 2023

You must first prove to the satisfaction of an U.S. asylum officer or border inspector that you have a credible fear of persecution. Once done, you must file another application, then prove that you have a “well founded fear” of persecution on account of the limited reasons.

There is...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: What consequences are there if i request to stop a case for a relative from the NVC?

I am a US citizen, I have applied for my father to immigrate to the us as a permanent resident. The Case has been approved and is at NVC for further processing. But my father has changed his mind to immigrate to the U.S on a permanent bases at this point, and wants to wait for later in his life to... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Jul 13, 2023

Quite a bit of consequences. His visitor visa may be revoked when and if he visits. He may get upset or lie to a CBP Officer, which can result in a permanent ban on lawful immigration. Encourage him to be patient and wait.

The process gets more restrictive every year. The costs also go up....
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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Immigration Law for California on
Q: How do we figure out if this case is doable and start the process?

We are a mortgage broker and we would like to hire an accountant that is very bright but is under a F1 student visa. we have been interviewing many candidates and this one is the only one that displayed a strong grip on the accounting responsibilities. She is 2 semesters away from getting her... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Jul 13, 2023

In general, those with associates degrees are disqualified from H1b visas unless there is significant years of experience . In addition, Congress set a low quota in 1990 that has remained deficient for decades. It resulted in a visa lottery that leaves many organizations without the ability to... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for South Carolina on
Q: Can I sue immigration? I have kids in Ukraine where is war now and I can not bring them to me in USA

I have filed I-130 and its in in status of getting interview now, and I filed U4U program and this I-134A case got confirmed in April 2023. Till now I still can not move forward any of this cases and bring kids to me from Ukraine. Its a brutal war in Ukraine and beside my... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Jul 13, 2023

A writ of mandamus can be dismissed. The Unite for Ukraine process is totally discretionary and there are too few examiners to process the applications, but visas that are subject to unreasonably low Congressionally mandated levels are political matters.

Complain to your Congressional...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: Can I submit an i589 to USCIS or can I only submit an I589 to EOIR in my current situation?

In late December 2022, I(from China mainland)entered the U.S. illegally through the wall from Mexico, and was caught by CBP and held in the border detention center. Master hearing day in August 2023 through A number, the case is already in immigration court, is it still possible to file I589 in... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Jun 13, 2023

We wish it was that simple. More information is needed. If you’ve called the 800 number, then found out that ‘your date is real,’ then no, you must carefully perfect your asylum filing before the one year deadline. Otherwise, you may never qualify for lawful permanent residence status... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can my brother-in-law become my petitioner on Form I-130 & Form I-864 instead of my wife? They are both US citizens.

My wife and I are unable to meet the financial thresholds required by Form I-864, so we would need to acquire a joint sponsor, which is an additional headache. Therefore I am wondering if my brother-in-law can be my petitioner on Form I-130 and I-864 instead, since he is able to meet the financial... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on May 20, 2023

No, your brother in law is disqualified as a matter of law. He is ineligible to petition too for an I-130. He can only act as a joint sponsor with your wife.

In order to avoid complications, including what can prove to be permanent bars on lawful immigration, I strongly recommend an...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: Can I get an ocupacional driver license in Texas while on the process of becoming a resident ?

I’m on the waiting period to see an immigration judge, my lawyer said I probably get it by the end of the year. And I need to be able to drive, I’m going crazy like this, please help! Thank you

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Apr 21, 2023

more information is needed. How are you in the process of becoming a lawful permanent resident? You are facing removal, correct?

how do you qualify for employment authorization card? did you file for adjustment? Did you file for Asylum? Do you have a well-founded fear based on one or more...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Illinois on
Q: While filling form N-400, question is about me Were your parents married before your 18th birthday, my answer is yes.

Second and third question is father and mother US citizen, they are citizen since 2010 while I was 35 years old. They are not citizen by birth nor before my 18th birthday.

If I answer yes to second and third question in form, it says you must be a us citizen as your parents are us citizen.... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Mar 21, 2023

If you must answer the questions without an attorney, then carefully read and re-read all of the questions. Some questions are meant to be skipped. If you make a mistake, then you can complicate processing and cause a wrongful denial of the application.

Some believe that it is too...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: Marriage Fraud Green Card

My spouse and I had a child before we got married, she commits marriage fraud. I am told that regardless of the marriage she automatically will receive the Green Card and Natualization, she is free from prosecution and I am still obligated to the I-485. Where is the justice

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Mar 21, 2023

All of us are decisional. Consummating a marriage, let alone having a child out of wedlock, is a significant obligation. Your mutual decision to enter into this relationship resulting in the birth of a child carries awesome responsibilities. This can include child support. You cannot deport... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: Can I apply for Asylum if my i539 is still pending but my H4 Visa was expired 1.5 years ago?

My H4 Visa was expired on 09/16/202.

I applied for extension 1 month before it expires.

My i539 is still pending till now.

I decided to apply for Asylum but don't know if this will affect my case and I may get rejected.

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Mar 21, 2023

First, do you have a well founded fear of persecution based upon any or some of the legal requirements? If so, were there sufficient changed circumstances as a matter of law over the last year? Do you know what is considered changed circumstances as a matter of law?

In addition, are you...
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